We DON'T Like Ike

Well, definitely not fun, this hurricane business. After so many close calls, I'm not sure how many people took Ike seriously especially if you're not old enough or been around enough to have experienced one before. Not gonna lie to you -- this one was scary. After 2½ days without electricity, one without water, life was beginning to resemble camping, which I loathe. Still, I am grateful for the power company's quick response and even more thankful that we barely lost water. At least we had hot showers most of the time and grilled everything in the freezer. Weird eating in the dark but at least it was steak and shrimp! Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone out there who are still waiting for utilities and are in worse shape than we are. Food is still scarce -- gas price gouging rampant. Today we tossed out the entire contents of our warm fridge and chopped up branches. Saw my first transformer explosion. Who knew a tree could burst into flames like that? Tonight, feeling grateful and thinking about those who are less fortunate.